Castle Hot Springs Road
Difficulty: Easy.
Description: Scenic drive through high Sonoran Desert near low mountain foothills. Graded gravel road that intermittently crosses and follows sandy creek bottoms. One stretch of the road follows Castle Creek for 3 miles. The road is generally in good condition except after heavy rains and flash floods. High-clearance four-wheel drive is recommended because of sandy and potentially rocky conditions. Don’t drive when rain is forecast. Route finding is easy.
Time & Distance: Just under 48 miles from Morristown to Interstate 17. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the entire trip. Off-pavement portion is 28 miles.
Trail Conditions: Bureau of Land Management, Hassayampa Field Office, Phoenix District. Call (623) 580-5500.
Remember: trail conditions, fire restrictions, weather, and land ownership change constantly so everyone must take responsibility for themselves, both for their safety and complying with all laws. Please understand that means YOU.
Directions to the Trail: Head northwest from Phoenix on Hwy 60 to Morristown. Turn right on well-marked Castle Hot Springs Road near mile marker 121.
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Get yourself and your rig ready for the trip: Make sure both you and your vehicle are prepared for your next adventure.
Before you venture out on your offroading trip you need to make sure you are prepared for emergencies. Even if nothing happens to you or your vehicle, you might come across someone who needs help. Short of having your full-on bug-out-bag with you, you should at least have some basic emergency items. It might seem obvious to some, but you should get yourself a tool box with appropriate tools and leather gloves, good first aid kit, fire extinguisher, set of jumper cables, emergency blankets (stored in heavy plastic bag – both are useful), flashlight, tow strap and some extra water. I would also suggest a recovery strap, a military folding shovel, heavy duty garbage bags, and a hand crank self powered weather radio. These items are not expensive, but they just might save your day.
Another thing you should definitely do before you leave is to save the number to Arizona 4×4 Off Road Recovery in case you find yourself in need of recovery in the middle of nowhere. Their number is (602) 697-8306.
If you’re ready for a next adventure and want to plan it right, check out some of these trail guides – Arizona has so many awesome destinations to explore!
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